ecosystems

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Sea otters are a keystone species in kelp forest ecosystems, eating sea urchins that would otherwise consume the kelp, according to the aquarium.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Phil Wilkes, the lead researcher of Nature Unlocked, said that the project would allow researchers to explore how ecosystems work, respond to change and how they support both wildlife and people.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

These fish are important in river ecosystems and commercially.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

The country includes regions with intensive agriculture, diverse climates and ecosystems, and significant social and geographic inequalities.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

Because agricultural fields are less diverse than natural ecosystems, they cannot perform all their functions.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann